A numerical investigation of thermochemical reactor as a part of heat-protection system for hypersonic vehicle

Аuthors

Kuranov A. L., Korabelnikov A. V., Ryzhikov S. S.

Hypersonic Systems Research Institute of "Leninetz" Holding Company, 212 Moskovsky prospect, St. Petersburg, 196066, Russia

Abstract

A flat thermochemical reactor is studied numerically as a part of heat-protection system for a hypersonic flying vehicle. The reactor is intended to absorb thermal flows and to generate hydrogenous mixture. Simulations are carried out under the assumption of narrow channel for laminar and turbulent flow regimes. A basic chemistry reaction used in the reactor is methane steamed reforming. It is shown that the flat thermochemical reactor can be used effectively to cool high-beat surfaces as well as to convert an original hydrocarbon fuel into some more high-calorie fuel.